Karina Cooper

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Karina Cooper

Volunteer firefighters have put the heat on the Government with a petition to Parliament calling for the same ACC entitlements as their paid counterparts. Despite the country’s 12,000 volunteers forming the bulk of New Zealand’s firefighting front line, they do not receive ACC cover for chronic illness and mental injury linked to firefighting. The were excluded because they do not receive a taxable payment for their firefighting work.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Karina Cooper

AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. An altercation in Taipa resulted in the local school going into lockdown. Photo / NZMEA Far North school went into lockdown after reports people armed with weapons were fighting nearby. Two people were taken into custody following the altercation on Foreshore Rd in Taipa about 1pm. Police were told weapons were involved, but had not yet confirmed whether that was the case.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Karina Cooper

Te Tai Tokerau Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Festival, pictured here in 2018, is celebrating 50 years. Photo / NZMETe Tai Tokerau Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Festival is celebrating 50 years by returning to its debut host, Ōpononi Area School. Fittingly, the school is also commemorating its 50th jubilee, having opened its doors to the Hokianga community in 1975.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Karina Cooper

Northland teenager Awatea Poutai has made history for his whānau by becoming the first in his family to attend university. The story of his can-do attitude and determination helps kick off On The Up - NZME’s editorial campaign that showcases uplifting stories of New Zealand success, inspiration and possibilities. Tikipunga High School head boy Awatea Poutai still cannot believe he was awarded a First Foundation Scholarship and is now headed to Otago University to study Product Design.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Karina Cooper

Among the ideas to increase the region’s drawcards was the desire for Cape Brett to become a Great Walk. A Great Walk and making the most of “world-class” Marsden Point are some of the many ambitions underpinning Northland’s regional deal application. The finer details of the “ambitious” application submitted to the Government as part of its initiative to boost local economies were shared yesterday.